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Kodiak, Alaska

Introduction to Kodiak, Alaska

Kodiak, Alaska, in Kodiak Island county, is 250 miles S of Anchorage, Alaska. As of the year 2000 census, 6,334 people lived in Kodiak.

Kodiak History

Native Americans have lived in present-day Kodiak for about 7,000 years. The word ‘Kadiak’ in their language means an island. The Russians first discovered the island in 1763. Captian Cook of Britain visited the area in 1778. Alexander Baranov, a fur trapper, built a warehouse and a settlement where the city of Kodiak now stands. In 1784, Shelikov founded a Russian settlement at Three Saints Bay . His objective was to continue the sea otter hunting industry and restrict British fur trade. It was named Pavlov Harbour. The U.S. constructed a navy base in Kodiak in 1938. In 1941, Kodiak was incorporated.

Kodiak and nearby Attractions

  • Kodiak City - Museum
  • Alutiiq Museum
  • Baranov Museum
  • Fort Abercombie State Historic Site
  • Shuyak State Park

Things To Do In Kodiak

The city of Kodiak has many parks. One can visit Pasagshak State Recreation Site which provides camping, fishing, and picnic facilities. Book lovers will enjoy the A. Holmes Johnson Memorial Library. There are a number of reservoirs including Lower Reservoir and Lake Bettinger Lower Reservoi. One can also visit the Evangelical Museum.

Kodiak Transportation

The Kodiak Airport is nearby.

Kodiak Higher Education

The University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Peninsula College, Whatcom Community College, and Evergreen State College offer opportunities for higher education.

High Points

Kodiak strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyKodiak Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyKodiak Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Kodiak Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Kodiak Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 13%Kodiak Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 15%Kodiak People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Kodiak Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Kodiak, AK

Comparing Kodiak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old96
Well-Paid Single Women68
Age of the Population37
Senior Citizens17
Female Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty69
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times105
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Housing Recently Built82
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime23

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